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Preparing Your eCommerce Website for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is for sure a magical time of the year, for not only children and families, but for small businesses as well. This time of the year drives people online for all of their holiday needs, so it is time to start prepping your website for the potential...
Search Engine Optimization: Site Maps
[php slug=post-meta] A site map is a file that lists all of the pages and posts on your website. You can also include more specific information about each page or post such as, when it was last updated. This information is used for search engines and allows them to...
Search Engine Optimization: Google Search Console
[php slug=post-meta] Although Google Analytics offers in-depth statistics about traffic on your website sometimes you will want to know more. If you really wish to know how search engines view your website, you should check out Googles Search Console, formally known...
How to Get the Gig
[php slug=post-meta] For most artists getting the gig is the thing they most desire. Whether it be a gallery showing, music performance, or job offer, finding and securing that position can potentially be tricky. In order to get your foot in the door you have to...
Components of a Successful Art Show Opening
[php slug=post-meta] Whether you are setting up a temporary art show, or a permanent art gallery, your opening is your chance to show yourself off and gain exposure to potential buyers and clientele. A successful art show or gallery creates conversation within the...
Cartoonist speaks ‘Close to Home’ at Saratoga Arts Center
John McPherson kicked off Arts Spark’s Seminar Series by telling us how he got started in the business, giving clues as to how artists can help grow their brands.
How To Get Past a Creative Block
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Posting Music Online
[php slug=post-meta] When planning to post or sell your music online you should first figure out which hosting website or websites you wish to use, and if you want to charge or have your music for free download. You can choose between sites like, iTunes, SoundCloud,...
Cartoonist John McPherson to share tips at Arts Sparks talk, book signing
[php slug=post-meta] "Arts Spark, an online business and community portal for artists, will host a talk with John McPherson, a local resident and syndicated cartoonist and creator of “Close To Home.” "The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, in the Dee...
Podcast Recording
[php slug=post-meta] A podcast is a, a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading to a computer or portable media player. Typically podcasts are available as a series, where new episodes can be received by subscribers automatically. Planning and...